Dancing On Ice viewers rage over show’s ‘disgusting’ tribute to The Vivienne
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Dancing On Ice viewers have expressed ‘disgust’ after the show’s tribute to late contestant The Vivienne. The RuPaul’s Drag Race star’s death was announced on January 5, with police later confirming they investigated the circumstances and concluded nothing was suspicious.
Known professionally as The Vivienne due to their love of Vivienne Westwood clothing, the performer’s real name was James Lee Williams. They were just 32 years old. Williams took part in Dancing On Ice in 2023 and finished as a runner-up with professional skater Colin Grafton, making history as the first-ever drag queen to sign up for the programme.
As the ITV reality show returned to screens tonight, presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern opened with some kind words in memory of Williams. After praising the pros for their ‘incredible’ opening routine, Holly added: ‘Before we move on, like us, many of you will have been saddened by the tragic news of The Vivienne’s passing last weekend.
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. ‘Now, they were a huge part of our show, making it all the way to the final in 2023. ‘They’ll be very sorely missed, and our thoughts are with The Vivienne’s loved ones at this time. So sad.’.
![[Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Frost/ITV/Shutterstock (13737202cj) The Vivienne and Colin Grafton 'Dancing On Ice' TV show, Series 15, Episode 3, Hertfordshire, UK - 29 Jan 2023]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235066990-e1ed.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
